MassMEDIC and BIOMEDevice Boston announce partnership for Massachusetts Medtech Week

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing together two of the most respected organizations in the New England medtech community, UBM Canon today announced that the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) will be holding its 19^th annual conference in conjunction with this year's BIOMEDevice Boston event on the morning of Wednesday, May 6^th at the Boston Convention Center.

This new partnership will be a focus of Massachusetts Medtech Week. For more information and to register for BIOMEDevice Boston, please visit: biomedevice.mddionline.com.

"For UBM Canon, this partnership with MassMEDIC opens up a world of exciting possibilities as our stronger presence supports the world renowned medtech innovation in the region," said Stephen Corrick, SVP, Medical Portfolio Director.

As part of this collaboration, MassMEDIC attendees will have access to a number of new benefits including:

• Free admittance to the co-located BIOMEDevice Boston exhibition, featuring face-to-face interaction with hundreds of top medical and design and manufacturing suppliers
• Access to knowledge-building educational sessions and product tear-downs at the Center Stage Theater
• Ability to participate in the Speed Networking event
• A private "Innovation Tour" of the exhibition floor
• A 10% discount to all BIOMEDevice Boston Seminars

"MassMEDIC is excited to take its partnership with Boston BIOMEDevice and UBM Canon to the next level," said Thomas J. Sommer, MassMEDIC President.  "Co-locating our annual conference with the show will allow our members to fully participate in the many offerings of Boston BIOMEDevice, including the exhibit hall, the educational sessions and 'Innovation Tours', and we're planning another outstanding  conference with industry and governmental leaders," he added.

For more information on how to secure your place at the MassMEDIC Annual Conference, please visit MassMEDIC's website. Full details and conference registration will be posted shortly.

BIOMEDevice Boston will take place May 6-7, 2015 at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, MA. Co-located with 3 other advanced manufacturing events and the recently added Quality Expo, BIOMEDevice Boston brings together top suppliers from across New England onto one show floor. Attendees will be able to source the latest design innovations, participate in free networking events, and take advantage of free educational opportunities over two full days.  For more detailed information and to register for BIOMEDevice Boston, visit: biomedevice.mddionline.com.

About UBM Canon
UBM Canon is the leading B-to-B event producer, publisher, and digital media company for the world's $3 trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the advanced manufacturing market and leverage our proprietary 1.3 million name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe.  UBM Canon is part of UBM plc (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B-to-B communities and markets.

About MassMEDIC
The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council, an organization of 330 manufacturers, suppliers, research institutions, and academic health centers, promotes the unique interests of the Bay State's growing and vibrant medical device sector. Through a variety of programs, informational seminars, advocacy campaigns and other projects, MassMEDIC provides medical device manufacturers and suppliers with information on industry trends and regulatory policies, and creates forums that allow members to exchange ideas and information on issues affecting the industry. For more information on MassMEDIC, please contact us at (617) 414-1340, or visit our web site at www.massmedic.com.

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